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Plan and coordinate production equipment maintenance

Plan and coordinate production equipment maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPPPL4002
State Code
BBH40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/01/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2018
Field of Education
030701 - Mechanical Engineering
Original Release Date
27/07/2018
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate maintenance activities for production equipment.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and coordinate and oversee employees responsible for the maintenance of production equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory work health and safety legislation that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 1.1 Determine the approach for maintaining production equipment
  • 1.2 Source and assess advice on equipment maintenance requirements according to manufacturers’ specifications
  • 1.3 Assess and prioritise special maintenance requirements
2. Plan maintenance according to workplace procedures
  • 2.1 Identify and secure resources required to carry out maintenance
  • 2.2 Develop a maintenance schedule to provide reliable equipment performance with minimal disruption to production
  • 2.3 Ensure the maintenance schedule takes account of production schedules, equipment capability, special maintenance requirements, efficient resource utilisation, workplace health and safety requirements, and workplace environmental guidelines
  • 2.4 Record the maintenance schedule in the appropriate workplace format
  • 2.5 Define and communicate responsibilities for implementing the maintenance schedule
  • 2.6 Consult personnel affected by the maintenance program and advise of maintenance process
3. Monitor implementation of the maintenance schedule according to workplace procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor progress of maintenance to identify variance to schedule
  • 3.2 Identify, assess and address unplanned events that could affect the schedule
  • 3.3 Identify and communicate potential failure to meet maintenance deadlines to relevant personnel in a timely manner
4. Contribute to the improvement of equipment reliability
  • 4.1 Review equipment performance information to identify patterns or trends
  • 4.2 Identify factors that affect equipment reliability
  • 4.3 Consult production and maintenance personnel to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability
  • 4.4 Take action to improve equipment reliability
  • 4.5 Review the maintenance schedule and related programs and procedures to reflect improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4667 FDFPPL4002A Plan and coordinate maintenance Unit of competency